Sorry if this has already been posted but I have been away where phones and the internet were not available.
Jack was a friend and a hunting buddy. He had a BIG personality and sometimes to big for even the wide open spaces. I am proud to have called him my friend. God speed Big Jack.
John Keslar Obituary
John Joseph “Jack” Keslar, 62, of Rector, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. He was born June 5, 1962 in Latrobe, a son of Rosalie Jioio Keslar of Ligonier, and the late John W. Keslar. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death, by his sister, Giovanna Keslar-Byers, his maternal grandparents, Fred and Elvia Jioio; paternal grandparents, Harry and Frances Keslar. Jack grew up in Ligonier, where he graduated from Ligonier Valley High School with the Class of 1980. Jack was on the wrestling , track and field, and football teams at the Ligonier Valley High School . After high school he continued playing football at Clarion and the West Virginia University and with Detroit Lions. Jack was a Professional hunter, fisherman and guide. He started his love of the outdoors at the age of 12. He was the Founder and Chairman of the Wilderness Wildlife Museum which is dedicated to the outdoor fields sports for all ages. He took the time to educate children and adults on outdoor sports ; fishing, hunting, trapping, outfitting and fire arms safety. Jack is survived by his mother, Rosalie Jioio Keslar, sister, Rosalyn Keslar-Carameli (Vincent) of Ligonier. His wife, Elisabeth Carlson-Scott of Rector, and her daughter, Georgie Lillian Scott of Pittsburgh, and many family and friends. Family and friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the McCabe Funeral Home, 144 East Main St., Ligonier. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Ligonier, with Father Anthony Carbone as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Michaels Cemetery, Rector. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wilderness Wildlife Museum, P.O. Box 63, Rector, Pa. 15677.
